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Williamson hails ‘cheat code’ James for shining England performance
England's Lauren James (left) and Korea Republic's Kim Yun-Ji battle for the ball during the Arnold Clark Cup match at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes. Picture date: Thursday February 16, 2023.
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ENGLAND captain Leah Williamson lauded “cheat code” Lauren James after her shining performance in the 4-0 cup victory over South Korea in Milton Keynes.
James’s display, which earned her the player of the match award, included winning the penalty that Georgia Stanway dispatched to give the Lionesses the lead late in the first half, and was capped with her first England goal, a strike in the 78th minute.
It was a sixth cap for the 21-year-old, who made her senior international debut last September and has been in fine form for Chelsea this season.
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